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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
2
The Vernal Express header lists James J F Wallis as publisher WW B Owls as editor and notes second class mailing at Sermal Utah dated March 23 1965. Subscription rates show one year in advance 256 six months 150 and three months at 100.
County member and Utah State Press Association member in national editorial role. Focuses on bigger unity and political optimism influencing local public discourse.
Sanford Green cleared brush and built bridges across ditches between the Vernal Manila road and his camp at Greer Lakes. The work improves access and travel to the outpost in this remote area.
A new cattle association was organized to improve cattle handling on the Pole Creek and Uintah River ranges. Nicholson of Roosevelt serves as president of the organization.
Jay Hanks of Manila opens a service station on McKee Drive and plans to sell gas oil and greases. Elé proposes building a dance floor near the station.
Manager Faul Coxan of M 87 and TCGI takes wife Mrs Cowan and children on vacation. They travel to Birmingham City and plan a Southern tour starting there.
At the board meeting the Uiitari State Bank declared the regular annual dividend payable June 34, 103 percent, and added 1600 to the surplus account. Earnings for the first five months were satisfactory.
Mrs J F E Flatilis and Mrs E A Manker journeyed to Gunnison and Castle Rock to collect daughters Margaret and Maybell who have taught in those towns. The party also visited Deter and returned to Vernal Wednesday evening.
Ranchers report most cattle on Forrest allotments with spring ranges in good condition and forage ahead of average. A severe winter grit crowlail on the mountains raises the risk of early drying unless substantial rain arrives.
JPF Alien, manager of the Allen Cash Stores in Utah, spent last weekend in Vernal visiting and checking operations. The visit highlights regional store activity and managerial oversight in northern Utah.
Congressman Don Colton is expected to return to Vernal next week. He will depart soon for a trip to Alaska and spend most of the summer there.
Glade Colton left Sunday for Salt Lake City to have his tonsils removed. The move aims to address recurring throat issues and restore comfort for Colton.
Mrs Van Dyn Doty of Salt Lake City is visiting for the month with Mrs 4. H Allan.
Mrs D W Bradfield of Kansas visiting with her daughter Mrs Ethel 3f Mar tn and Martins sister Mrs M FP Smith of Salt Lake City brief stopover during travels.
Superintendent H S Olsen and H M Lundell traveled to Salt Lake City last Thursday and returned Friday. While there Olsen visited the state department to discuss school matters.
President J RO Douglas and vice president T T Johnston of Vernal Golf Club traveled to Rangely on Saturday to secure a supply of residue oil for the golf course greens.
Erlando Bates a Miami Florida press correspondent was in Vernal last week en route to Reno Nevada to obtain star on the new Nevada divorce law. Bates was stranded in Denver and hitchhiking to Salt Lake City.
Weldon Bullock visited Sernal with his father J E K Bullock and plans to finish medical studies after a summer in Salt Lake City. He will attend Northwestern Medical College in Chicago next winter to complete his education.
CGCW Melling, a veteran mail line driver, runs between Vernal and Thistle and recently visited his Vernal office with Mrs Melling and family. They plan to move to Lebanon Oregon to establish their new home, leaving Vernal after previously residing there.
Last week Paul Roberts son of Mr and Mrs D C Roberts went missing for four days near a sheep camp. A search party was organized by his Vernal parents after being alerted. Paul eventually found his way back to camp and slept exhausted from the ordeal.
Mrs George E Adams returned last week from a Salt Lake City trip with Lewis Porest Adams and Gore den Young and Wade Colton. Mr Adams has a strong boxing record this past season. They were joined by Vernon Collier and Mr Young drove the whole trip. Mrs Adams says Mr and Mrs 8 D Colton are recovering well and plan to visit Vernal this summer.
Mr and Mrs J A Cheney returned from Salt Lake City the first of the week. Mrs Cheney had been visiting relatives there the past week. Mr Cheney drove out during the weekend.
G Ott Rumney of Brigham Young University announces the Tin Wedding hike set for July LT and 18. The event celebrates the anniversary with china souvenirs for participants.
Louis¢ Jorgensen of Ashton Brothers travels to Indianapolis to visit sister Eunice Naylor. She plans to attend graduation exercises at Butler College where Mia Naylor will receive an AB degree. She expects to be away about a month.
Mrs Freestone returned Wednesday from Mant where she joined the temple excursion and attended the marriage of Lawrence Beck and Beatrice Edwards of Vernal. On returning she also joined Strawberry day at Pleasant Grove, her old home.
Edwin M Bronson, former Uintah High School instructor from Salt Lake, visited Vernal last week to see friends. He stayed with Mr and Mrs Joseph H Hardy and has made several trips to Vernal for that purpose.
Mrs Fae Ashton traveled to Salt Lake City this week to attend the St Marys of the Wasatch commencement exercises on Wednesday June 16. Her sister Donna Hanks has been attending school and Mrs Clara Nelson will handle some purchasing for Ashno Brothers Company.
Three hundred graduates from over 200 towns across the Intermountain West earned degrees and normal diplomas at Brigham Young University on Wednesday June 3. The ceremony marked the 36th year of the school's existence since its 1873 founding.
Brigham Young University alumni will be received daily at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City during the MoI A and Primary Conferences on June 1, 12 and 13. Hf R Merrill will run the reception booth. Refreshments will be served Saturday afternoon June 13 from 2 to 4 pm. alumni and friends are invited to call.
Recreation leaders from MITA organizations and Scout leaders will be admitted free to a special short course in recreation and scouting at Brigham Young University from June 15 to June 20. Dean H M Woodard, dean of the summer session, says applicants must present credentials from local officers under whom they work.
Mr and Mrs W A Banks and family who spent the winter at Bate Lake arrived in Vernal on Saturday to make their home this summer. Margaret Barbara and Helen attend college while Harold goes to the University of Utah. The family drove their new Oakland purchased recently in Salt Lake City.
Two of three former Salt Lake county deputy sheriffs indicted for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Federal Judge Tillman D Johnson. James R. MeIntyre and Emmet Adams faced the charges. Crone Timothy was in Uintah basin after bond release. Sams well King sought transfer of all cases to the northern division to await Ogden term start on Monday.
A Dixie College instructor at St George has earned a Master of Science and submitted a thesis on Utahs Dixie early history. The author, Reid, a Vernal native and former Uintah Academy principal, plans to publish the essay and serve as Zion Park ranger naturalist this summer guiding and lecturing on regional human history.
Vernon society notes a baby boy arrival at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Chivers on Wednesday June 10. Mrs Florence Kelly was honored by The Thalia Club at the home of Mrs Lydia Nfardy on Thursday June 4 with gifts and birthday recognition. The club planned a library project fundraiser and scheduled a card party at the Community House on June 11.
Roland Walker has moved his family from Salt Lake City and is now living in the David Witmer house located west of the tin shop. This marks their new residence while adapting to the local area.
Hazel Sowards, who earned an outstanding scholastic standing at Utah State Agricultural College in Logan this year, is home for a two month summer vacation.
Mr and Mrs Leland Workman are the proud parents of a baby boy born Friday at their home. The newborn brings happiness to the family on a June day.
Mr and Mrs Lester D Nilson are proud parents of a baby girl born at their home Friday June 5. Mrs Nilson 43, formerly Miss Florence Merrill.
Mrs Alta Decosta of Portola California is here visiting with friends and relatives. She was formerly Buss Alta Thomas of Maeser.
Henry Ford argues that capable men run great enterprises but politics and demagogues hinder public service. he asserts those bred for public activity are overly constrained by political meddling.
Me and Mrs Charles Hatch visited Heber last weekend then Lilly Murdock joined them on the return. Mrs Murdock is visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E W Evans.
At a meeting of the American Legion led by Post Commander Leon P Christensen last Thursday night the group decided to join with Legion Posts of the basin for a dance at Victory Park on June 20.
Dr Homer E Rich, subpoenaed by the U S government as a witness, left last Friday for Phoenix Arizona for ten days to two weeks. Dr W L Pawling will serve in his stead while he is away.
J Merkley was arrested for lar ceny of water on a Tuesday during his water turn. He pleaded guilty before Justice Charles DeMotses and was sentenced to pay a fine.
Dr and Mrs George H Christy left last week for California and will stay about a month. The doctor will work at the University of California while Mrs Christy visits her sister Mrs Boyer in Sacramento.
The note recalls Mr and Mrs W D Lewils traveling to Kansas Oklahoma and possibly California to visit relatives during a summer period. The Vernal Express serial references their movements tied to a rush described in Cimarron.
Mrs Leo C Thorne and Mrs Agnes Charles motored to Salt Lake last week. Mrs Corartes visits with her brother John Austin formerly of Ver ina. Mrs Thorne with her daughter Mary Lou who has mane during the winter returned Friday.
Jennie and Clyde Bus Johnson return home for summer. Miss Johnson has just graduated from HYU College of Commerce this spring and her brother is a U of U junior. Their sister Ruth will resume nursing training at Holy Cross Hospital after a brief visit.
Miss Jane Evans and Miss Margaret McClellan from San Francisco visiting friends in Vernal. Both former residents enjoyed extensive entertainment during their stay. Miss McClellan attended a dinner hosted by Mrs Charles Hatch last Friday with many of her old friends and schoolmates present for an especially pleasant evening.
Ute dances by Tadians from Uintah and Ouray reservations will headline the Eleventh annual Farmers Encampment at Utah State Agricultural College July 15 19. Indian dances include bear Squaw Turkey dances with a special ring and central fire built by the performers under the guidance of AL Tidwell Indian Agency superintendent and Willan Peter of the extension service.
Floyd Fletcher formerly of Vernal and a member of the Green Peppers orchestra from BYU furnished music for the Victory Park dance last Saturday night.
The TWF Club Metis with Miss Cornelia Peterson and Miss Dorothy Merkley entertained the T H Club at a home gathering last Friday. An enjoyable afternoon concluded with a buffet luncheon and a decorative bowl of California poppies. The club met last week at Miss Ruth Calder's home.
The Altrus Chbh of Rooevelt motored to Vernal Monday afternoon and enjoyed a pleasant swimming party at the Crystal Baths. The climax was a picnic on the court hours lawn. Members present included Mrs T Wallace, Mesdames C L Johnson Ray E Dill Homer Edwards Dr Mies Allen, Hans Hansen, Parley Lambert, Chas Schwencke, Frank Orser, Leo D Young, A Barrett, Miss Meeley, and Marie Edwards. Mrs E J Freemar joined the ladies.
In the State of Utah vs T G Smith the district court trial ended with no verdict as jurors failed to agree. The panel included Katherine Seeley and John W Cook among others. a directed continuation of the case followed. The Wilmer Thompson matter involved a guilty plea with a suspended sentence and child-support arrangement. A receivership was appointed in the James Hacking estate and judgments were issued in several civil cases including Ford DeJournette vs Wm H Smart for 1532 dollars principal with 980.43 dollars interest and others against various defendants. The state obtained a 1480.12 dollar judgment against William Wallace Jensen et al, with other noted judgments and pending filings in Frank Neigh vs Western Venture. Nile Hughes was named water commissioner.
Rangely residents note Mrs Oscar Turners cattle foreman role and former Rangely teacher Virgil McCullough was gored to death by a bill. Bert Martinsen and Robert R Christie plan a Chicago to Denver motor trip with stops in Omaha Eden Valley Fruita Grand Junction and Colorado Springs. They camped on the Ver nal Manila road after getting stuck in mud. Misa Ruth Ashford once Dragon operator now in California is their aunt. They left Chicago on May 22 and aim to finish by June 6. Hotel guests listed include Griffith Angley Pem Ber J V Pender and others in Denver and Utah. Christmas instruction was given May 31 at 3 pm and repeats Sundays. Jack Dawson reports three missing horses left about a month ago wearing leather hobbies.
A party of sixty including men women and children returned Saturday from a temple excursion to Manti. The group traveled June 1 via Indian Canyon Thistle and Spanish Fork canyons and reached MantI before sundown.
Advert reads a demand for piano lessons. Contact is listed as 67, Wanda Johnson, requesting lessons from a music student seeking instruction.
A shipment of ladies Pat tern hats valued to 17.50 arrives at Perry's. Hats priced at 3.98 each, offering a bargain for shoppers.
For rent or sale modern houses offered with ten year payment option. W S Henderson listed as contact point for details and terms.
Consent meeting of the Vernal wards was held in the Second ward chapel Sunday June Tth. The Recreational Ideals was the subject discussed with speakers outlining ideals and discussing recreation from scripture, biography, poetry, temple work, nature, and music.
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